Artificial intelligence regulation in the context of competition

a way to promote or inhibit innovation?

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12662/2447-6641oj.v22i40.p162-180.2024

Keywords:

artificial intelligence, regulation, antitrust, innovation

Abstract

Objective: This article aims to analyze the potential regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) within the context of competition law, specifically in the field of antitrust in Brazil. The research seeks to assess whether future AI regulation tends to promote or inhibit innovation, considering the role of the European Union (EU), which has stood out in this global debate, especially with the approval of the “AI Act” by the European Parliament.

Methodology: The analysis was conducted using the inductive method, based on a documentary and bibliographic review. The study covered reports, academic articles, and AI law proposals within the Brazilian context.

Results: The results indicate the need for AI regulation that aligns with the principles of competition law. The article suggests that such regulation should establish clear guidelines on the use of AI systems, as well as define the duties and obligations of the actors involved. By promoting a balance between technological innovation and legal certainty, regulation can encourage technological advancement without compromising fundamental rights and the effective fight against anticompetitive practices.

Contributions: The study contributes to the debate on AI regulation in the antitrust field, highlighting the importance of a regulatory approach that harmonizes innovation and fair competition. The research suggests that appropriate regulation can not only promote innovation but also ensure the protection of competition in the digital market.

Author Biographies

Adrise Lage de Mendonça Mendes, Instituto Brasileiro de Ensino, Desenvolvimento e Pesquisa (IDP)

Mestre em Direito pelo Instituto Brasileiro de Ensino, Desenvolvimento e Pesquisa (IDP), contemplando extensão na Universidade de Coimbra. Mestranda em Direito empresarial pela Universidade de Mendoza. Advogada com atuação em Direito Administrativo Sancionador e Compliance Anticorrupção. Brasília, DF, BR.

Grace Ladeira Garbaccio, Instituto Brasileiro de Ensino, Desenvolvimento e Pesquisa (IDP)

Doutora e mestre em Direito pela Faculté de Droit de l'Université de Limoges/França e com pós-doutorado pela Université Paris 1 - Panthéon Sorbonne e Université de Côte d'Azur - Nice/França. Professora dos programas stricto sensu do Instituto Brasileiro de Ensino, Desenvolvimento e Pesquisa - IDP. Advogada e profissional da área de Sustentabilidade/ESG, Jurídica, Governança Corporativa e Compliance. Brasília, DF, BR.

Maria Matilde Lavouras , Universidade de Coimbra

Doutora em Direito pela Universidade de Coimbra – Faculdade de Direito. Licenciada e mestre em Direito na área de especialização de Ciências Jurídico-Econômicas pela mesma universidade. Professora e Investigadora Integrada do Instituto Jurídico. Coimbra, Portugal.

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Published

2024-11-11

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MENDES, Adrise Lage de Mendonça; GARBACCIO, Grace Ladeira; LAVOURAS , Maria Matilde. Artificial intelligence regulation in the context of competition: a way to promote or inhibit innovation?. Revista Opinião Jurídica (Fortaleza), Fortaleza, v. 22, n. 40, p. 162–180, 2024. DOI: 10.12662/2447-6641oj.v22i40.p162-180.2024. Disponível em: https://periodicos.unichristus.edu.br/opiniaojuridica/article/view/5455. Acesso em: 7 jun. 2026.

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Vol. 22 No. 40 (2024)

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